We went on vacation for a week or so at the very end of June. Sorry to say I did not get very many “live critters” but I had my handy Merlin app so I was able to identify the little birds that I could not see but could here.
At a bar in Santa Fe I spotted this Desert Dogs sign painted on the walls. I thought it was cool.
Pagosa Springs, Colorado was dry as a bone. The San Juan river was way down and there was a burn ban in the area. We walked by the US Forest Service Ranger Station and they had Smokey Bear out.
We did find one live critter. A young mule deer was wandering around the river bottom grazing.
There were lots of birds in Pagosa Springs.
On the way back to Tulsa we stopped in Guymon, Oklahoma in the panhandle. They had this cow sculpture out in honor of the local cattle and meatpacking industry.
So that is it for our trip in terms of critters.
I am linking with Saturday’s Critters
The Merlin app is such a lifesaver for catching those hidden birds. That mule deer was a great bonus, too.
You saw so much! That deer has BIG ears doesn’t it? It’s so fun to travel and see so many interesting things. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Yogi,
A great variety of critters. I love using the Merlin App, you heard some great birds.
The mule deer is cute. I like the mural too.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Hi Yogi, Great critters post. I like the way you use the Merlin App. Thank you for sharing.
John
You heard a lot of birds; I have the Merlin app too. I think it’s a great app, though I only use it when I’m not entirely sure which bird I’m hearing.
You did see some animals, like the deer.
I wish you a lovely Sunday.
All the best, Irma
What fun to find the birds like this. I had no idea the birds in our area. Well, some of them. There are so many thrushes in the wetland.
That’s where our fire danger is right now. Still early in the season.